Poison Danger: Keeping Your Children Safe

As an adult you might not realize that your home has many dangerous poisons that your children could easily find. We often walk around our homes oblivious to the fact that the poisons are even there. There are many common things around your house that can be poisonous to children and their curiosity.

Many of the common things around your house that can be poisonus to children are different cleaning supplies, vitamins, plants, medications and even your own personal cosmetics Small children are at the greatest risk of being poisoned due to their curiosity and frequency of putting things into their mouth. Thankfully there are steps that you can take to help prevent poisoning in your home.

Poison Prevention Tips

Try to keep any potentially dangerous and poisonous substances and items such as medications in their bottles. Make sure you keep them with their original labels, and always use child-proof medication bottles to reduce the chances of your child opening the bottle. When you are finished with household cleaning products, make sure that you take the product and store it in a safe place right away. Don't leave it out where your child can see it or grab it later.

If you have any poisons for ants, roaches, or other infestations be sure to keep them secure in locked cabinet or box. Never leave poisons in a cabinet or under the sink where a small child could gain access to them. Keep your purse and any diaper bags away from children. Don't forget to do this when you have visitors or company staying with you, even if for a short peroid of time. It only takes a few seconds for a child to have an accident.

Never ever refer to any of your medications as candy, and refrain from taking your medications in front of children. This can cause them to identify the medication as food, remember that your children will learn from you by imitation. Never leave your child alone with any household cleaners or medications in the room and be aware of which plants in your home may be poisonous. If you have poisonous plants inside your home, consider removing them to the outside in a secure area.

Take some time to talk to your children about the dangers of poison. Remind hthem that if they don't know what osomething is not to place it in their mouth without first asking a grown up. Tell them, when it doubt, always ask a grown up.

For added safety, write down the phone number of the national poison control center hotline on your fridge or near your phone in-case of emergency. The National poison control hotline is 1-800-232-1222